How much do most students know about the Declaration of Independence? For that matter, how much do most adults know about it? Probably everybody is aware that it's the document that formally severed the 13 American colonies' ties with England. They also know that it's dated July 4, 1776, and is why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. But how many among us can answer questions like these: On what date did Congress actually vote for independence? Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? When did the members of ...
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How much do most students know about the Declaration of Independence? For that matter, how much do most adults know about it? Probably everybody is aware that it's the document that formally severed the 13 American colonies' ties with England. They also know that it's dated July 4, 1776, and is why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. But how many among us can answer questions like these: On what date did Congress actually vote for independence? Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? When did the members of Congress sign the Declaration? Which famous founder did not sign the Declaration? These and more questions are answered in Syl Sobel's newest fun-to-read book that covers an important moment in American history.It enlivens a major historical event by presenting something unusual and interesting on every page, and is virtually guaranteed to become a favorite classroom supplement among history teachers and students alike. Features line art, a glossary, a suggested reading list, and an index. The answers to the above questions are: On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted for Independence. They adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4; Thomas Jefferson wrote the first version. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin made several changes. Then Congress made more changes before giving final approval; The formal signing was on Aug. 2, 1776, although some members of Congress did not sign it until several days later; and, George Washington was commanding general of the Continental Army and was unavailable for the signing.
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